Andy Irons (born 24 July 1978) is a professional surfer. Irons, a Hawaii native, was reared on the dangerous and shallow reefs of Kauai, and has 3 world titles (2002, 2003, 2004). July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... See World Wide Web for surfing the web; see also Wind surfing Surfing at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Kauaʻi (usually spelled Kauai outside the Hawaiian Islands and pronounced kawa-ee) is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, having an area of 1,430. ... A World Championship is any contest to determine the best in the world in a particular field. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

An inspiration to many young groms, he and his family host the Annual Irons Brothers Pinetrees Classic, a contest for youngsters, to give back to the community that has given them so much. The governor of Hawaii deemed February 13 forever 'Andy Irons day'.

The 2004 movie 'Blue Horizon' (directed by Jack McCoy), paralleled his life on the WCT tour with that of free surfer, David Rastovich. The film also touched on his long-time rivalry with 8 time world champion Kelly Slater. There has been some debate over whether or not the film was an accurate and fair portrayal of Irons surfer lifestyle. John James Jack McCoy is a fictional character in the television drama Law & Order, played by Sam Waterston since 1994. ... Kellys autobiography book Kelly Slater (b. ...

In 2006 he won his 4th Triple Crown Championship title, and is now tied for second place with Derek Ho on the all-time list. Irons will begin the 2007 Championship Tour in 2nd place trying to win another world title against the likes of Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Taj Burrow, Cory Lopez and the Hobgood Brothers.

His brother, Bruce Irons, is a fellow competitor on the World championship tour (WCT). Bruce Irons (born November 16, 1979) is a talented Regularfoot surfer from Hanalei, Kauai and younger brother of three-time world champion Andy Irons. ...